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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.26, 1,197.08 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.26, 1,197.08 and 250.24 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.26 : 1,197.08 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.26/1,197.08 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.26x = 1,197.08 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.26x = 299,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,557.30/798.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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